Longmire (TV Series) Pilot (2012) User Reviews

Great start to what promises to be a great series

[Paularoc · 9/10 · 30 January 2013]

As a fan of the Craig Johnson Sheriff Longmire books, I was expecting to be disappointed in this television series. But I wasn't - I much liked this episode. The character development, the beautiful setting, the lead actors and the occasional quirky characters all make this show a winner. The Vic character was not quite as edgy as in the books but still believable and nicely complements the Longmire character. The plot of this episode of a murdered man and missing Native American girl was sad but realistic.The show also well portrays the vast panorama, loneliness and ruggedness of the Great Plains. It also is a welcome relief from the seemingly endless number forensic, unrealistic action, or inane dramas that are currently in fashion on television.

Good Start

[Hitchcoc · 9/10 · 13 December 2018]

I am often put off by Pilots but this one gave us a look into the main character without revealing too much. We also get to see the subordinate figures that will revolve around Longmire as he does his work. The plot is a safe one that allows us to see who the antagonists are and to show us the baggage that our hero is going to have to overcome, particularly the death of his wife. We are also introduced to a hostile (to the Whites) Native American population.

It Ain't Gunsmoke

[nebohr · 7/10 · 7 August 2022]

Longmire is a surprisingly fresh western. Well written. Well acted. Intelligent. Scenery that reminds my wife and myself of our birthplaces. Longmire is not Gunsmoke. It is not Death Valley Days or Bonanza. There are, naturally, similarities but Longmire has more depth, more realism than those shows ever could hope to have. And in far, far fewer seasons.

Great start to a great show

[snowdogmom-710-805503 · 10/10 · 12 June 2013]

One of my favorite episodes and immediately knew I would love this show. Such a breath of fresh air from all the other shows that are on today. Scenery is another character in the show. The casting for this show is spot on. Robert Taylor has found his signature role and is Walt Longmire. Well written, well acted, and has an actual plot. Does not rely on a lot of action for the sake of action. You have to pay attention or will miss a lot of the character back stories that are woven into each episode. This is from the same creative people that did The Closer. Worth a look and you will be hooked. Worth reading Craig Johnson's books that the series is based on but don't expect the series to be a repeat of the books.

16 March 2020 4:30 Am

[mdshifat · 10/10 · 15 March 2020]

"the best of two worlds: a modern crime drama with dry wit and sometimes heart-wrenching emotion that's also got a glorious setting under the big sky of Wyoming." "If it weren't for a few modern conveniences, like cellphones and trucks, it might as well be 1875, so rugged and unspoiled does the scenery look."

Wallander In Wyoming - More Rifles, Less Brains

[kevinathome · 6/10 · 27 March 2014]

It is basically Wallander, re-localized in Wyoming, with more rifles. The badly damaged but highly intelligent sullen boss of the vividly characterized investigators doggedly pursues victimizers of the weak. He is even still messed up from his former marriage, and his daughter even comes over to scold him. It is all deliberately paced, in wide open gorgeous natural settings.

The pilot episode's conclusion made no sense, or if it did, I missed it. It turned out to be the gun seller, who owned the RV, where the teen runaway turned tricks, who shot the teen's father. No clues, no reason for the killing, he just inexplicably killed the operator while Longmire was interviewing the guy, then started sniping (badly) at Longmire. So Longmire calmly made a miraculous gut shot then calmly walked up to the armed man, who obligingly missed one last time, then confessed.

So, I guess it was stupid. But the Wallander formula works. It had the engaging characters and the entrancingly vivid sense of place, and a beautiful place at that. For enjoyment, it was a 7.

NOT IMPRESSED

[dollfacecrafter · 5/10 · 25 January 2021]

JUSTIFIED, this is not! the acting is pretty bad by most of the characters, I will give it a chance since there is 6 seasons, that is usually an indication of a pretty good show. we will see, most of was pretty cringe worthy IMO

REALLY?

[mkrekeler · 1/10 · 19 August 2021]

Oh dear God. This was the absolute worst written and acted show i have EVER wasted an hour of my life on. To think it continued for 6 seasons makes me wonder about its viewers.

How ITH did he shoot that dude in the car? If he needed an ambulance why didn't he pick up his own fricken cell phone. "Sorry I don't have a cell phone." Really?

I will never get that hour back sadly, dang!